What one person cannot do, two can; and what one person can do, two can do still better. This has been proved time and again; and the latest being Amit Modi Jodi. "They know each other's secrets, theirs has been a relationship of mutual trust, and gains from the association."
The Beginning:
Both Modi and Shah emerged from the cauldron of politics in their western home state of Gujarat. It is said that Amit first met Narendra Modi in 1982 through Ahmedabad RSS circles. At that time, Modi was an RSS pracharak (propagator), working as in-charge of youth activities in city. Amitji joined BJP in 1987, one year before Modi joined the party. He campaigned for Lal Krishna Advani in Gandhinagar during the 1991 Lok Sabha elections. In 1995, BJP formed its first government in Gujarat, Modi and Shah worked together to decimate Congress in the rural areas. Modi, who had become a general secretary in the party's state unit by the early 1990s, used his influence to get bigger roles for Shah. After Shankersinh Vaghela and some other leaders complained about Modi's growing clout in the Gujarat government, the party leadership moved Modi out of Gujarat, to the BJP headquarters in Delhi. During this time (1995-2001), Shah served as Modi's informer in Gujarat. In 1997, Modi lobbied to get Shah a BJP ticket for the Gujarat Legislative Assembly by-election in Sarkhej. Shah became an MLA in February 1997 after winning the by-election. He retained his seat in the 1998 Assembly elections.
Top Notch in Gujarat:
In October 2001, BJP replaced Keshubhai Patel with Narendra Modi as the chief minister of Gujarat, following allegations of inefficient administration. Over the next few years, Modi and Shah gradually sidelined their political rivals. During Narendra Modi's twelve-year tenure as the Gujarat CM, Shah emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in Gujarat. At one time, he held 12 portfolios.It is said that Politics is the last resort of the scondrels; and also that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. There have been various cases and encounters, to name a few 2002 Gujarat – Godhra riots and they have managed to outlive them.
National Politics:
After his election as prime minister, Modi resigned as the chief minister and as an MLA from Maninagar on 21 May 2014. Anandiben Patel succeeded him as the chief minister. After Narendra Modi became the Prime Ministerial candidate of BJP, Shah's influence also increased in the party. Shah was appointed as a BJP general secretary, and was given charge of Uttar Pradesh (UP). In July 2014, BJP's Central Parliamentary Board unanimously approved Amit Shah's appointment as president of the party. Amit Shah led BJP to victory in the Indian general election, 2019, becoming the most successful BJP President ever, in the process. Shah took oath as Cabinet Minister on 30 May 2019. He took office as Minister of Home Affairs on 1 June 2019.
“Chote Mann se khoye bhada nahi hota, Toote mann se khoye Khada nahi hota.”
“That I am Narendrabhai's right hand man is a media perception. There is no special relationship between us. Narendrabhai has taught me that if you persevere in spite of the most adverse circumstances, you are bound to reach your destination. He has restored the confidence of the people in the multi-party democratic system and proved in Gujarat that good governance is possible within the existing system. The principles of governance he has developed will deliver excellent results at the national level now.” So said Amit Shah in one of his interview.
Interesting things to look out for is will he end up being what L.K. Advaniji was to Atalji or will this Chanakya of Indian politics today, have a bigger role in future? Will their Gathbandhan make or break India and the future of BJP with the present stardom?
For now it looks like They are husband and wife...husband taking care of international things, wife managing the domestic course.
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